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Summer Mentoring and Research Training in Eye and Vision Research (SMART EVR)

Award Number: T35EY035966
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/01/2025
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2030

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Summer Mentoring and Research Training in Eye and Vision Research (SMART EVR) - ABSTRACT Blinding diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma, together with ocular infections and dry eye disease represent a public health crisis. The impact of these diseases is compounded by the insufficient number of skilled clinicians and investigators with high quality training and expertise to provide care and conduct translational research. It is vital to foster a new generation of physician researchers that possess a diverse array of knowledge and skills, including understanding basic (genetics, molecular and cellular biology, neuroscience), patient level (clinical care, neuropsychology, fluid biomarkers, neuroimaging, epidemiology), and cross cutting (biostatistics, ethics) research design and methods. Thus, our proposed Summer Mentoring and Research Training in Eye and Vision Research (SMART EVR) T35 program will grow the pipeline of medical students with research experiences inspiring new physician scientists to focus their careers on eye and vision research and ophthalmic care. The low availability of skilled translational physician scientists represents a threat to the national eye and vision research agenda. Therefore, in this T35 application we propose to engage MD students in hands-on research, mentoring, publishing, career development and leadership. Through our leadership expertise in multidisciplinary translational eye and vision research, we aim to enhance the diversity and availability of physician scientists through these three specific aims: 1) Champion mentored career development by providing an integrated program that consists of outstanding leadership and oversight. 2) Create a flexible and innovative curriculum that emphasizes both core and advanced competencies in clinical, translational, and basic science 3) Maximize access to the SMART EVR Program. Through formal check-ins and eye and vision research themed journal clubs, trainees will receive guidance and support from the program directors. Upon the completion of the SMART EVR program, students will be tracked through the four years of medical school to encourage their continued engagement in research activities.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $36,843 )
2026	2026	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE	160 ALDRICH HALL	IRVINE	CA	92697	ORANGE	USA	Vision Research	001	2	7/1/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$36,843
2026	2025	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE	160 ALDRICH HALL	IRVINE	CA	92697	ORANGE	USA	Vision Research	000	1	6/18/2026	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $36,843

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $36,221 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE	160 ALDRICH HALL	IRVINE	CA	92697	ORANGE	USA	Vision Research	000	1	7/11/2025	NEW	$36,221
														Subtotal = $36,221

Grand Total All Awards = $73,064

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Summer Mentoring and Research Training in Eye and Vision Research (SMART EVR)

Award Number: T35EY035966

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/01/2025

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2030

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